Moms – how we need each other
Most of the time, it’s just down right HARD for moms to be vulnerable – to show our imperfections, to let others in on the “secret” that you are not perfect. It can be scary to let others see that...
This is Holy
This is Holy By Lisa McCrohan You touch the holy each time you slow down to your daughter's pace, each time you decide to linger in her embrace. You touch the holy when you tenderly wash your son's...
How to get out of prison
Your partner does something to upset you once again. Your boss is a jerk. That one other parent in the PTA is always putting you down. You have cancer. Your child just threw a tantrum and kicked...
The Power of Forgiveness
"You are not too old and it is not too late to dive into your increasing depths where life calmly gives out it's own secret” ― Rainer Maria Rilke As I turned 40 a few months ago, I felt a call to...
Devotion
“The deepest form of generosity is presence.” - Tara Brach I don’t remember a moment from childhood where my mom hurried me. I’m sure there were moments – given how much my parents went...
Three Questions to Ask Yourself Every Day
A month ago, I started to ask myself three questions. I wanted to live with deeper intention, calm, and clarity. AND I wanted to react a heck of a lot less to the stress in my life and the people...
Stop What You are Doing
This morning, my husband, Brian, took the kiddos to their dentist appointment. Ahhh, a few hours at home by. my. self. I have needed this time alone. I had the (crazy!) expectation back in December...
Cradling You
Cradling You By Lisa McCrohan Tonight, you snuggled close to me, asked me to stay, wrapped my arms around you. Listening to the rain and you breathing, I cradled you. You who are almost up to my...
Are You Living Hands Free?
Last year, Rachel Macy Stafford, The Hands Free Mama, wrote to me and asked, "Can I quote you in my upcoming book, Hands Free Mama?" She had a particular post in mind (originally written for a local...
The Tiny Gifts that Matter
“Mommmmmmmyyyyy,” my three year old called to me to come into my bedroom. I was in a hurry, showering quickly, sighing as I put my hair up in a ponytail yet again, and worrying about getting out the...
Through the Eyes of a Three Year Old
The other night, I was talking to one of my dear friends who is a mom with a teenager. We were talking about the holiday season. “Lisa, isn’t it awesome to have a three year old at Christmas?!...
Maybe it’s time to forgive…yourself and others
Go into this holiday season with a lighter heart. Here's my latest post on forgiveness at GUWellness, a University-wide initiative that provides faculty and staff at Georgetown University with the...
